The Conditions Normally Present in Food Such as Moisture, Acidity

Question

The conditions normally present in food such as moisture, acidity and nutrients are referred to as
A)extrinsic factors.
B)intrinsic factors.
C)endogenous factors.
D)exogenous factors.

Accepted Answer

The conditions normally present in food such as moisture, acidity and nutrients are referred to as intrinsic factors. Extrinsic factors refer to external factors such as temperature, humidity and packaging that can affect the food. Endogenous factors refer to factors within the organism that can affect the food, such as enzymes. Exogenous factors refer to external factors that can have an impact on the food.